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Arber Xhekaj Sends Menacing Message to Michael Pezzetta After Great Betrayal
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Montreal Canadiens defenseman and enforcer Arber Xhekaj had some strong words for Michael Pezzetta, who is now a proud member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
On July 1st, the Toronto Maple Leafs began free agency by signing hometown kid Michael Pezzetta, who had spent the last few years with the Montreal Canadiens.
The forward is an enforcer who will be taking over for Ryan Reaves. Overall, he is a solid player for the fourth line, but he won't be anything beyond that.
That said, he will be missed in Montreal, where his energy was very well received. In fact, Pezzetta was back in Montreal on Wednesday as he participated in the Alex Newhook and Friends Golf Classic Fan Fest.
Michael Pezzetta leaves the Montreal Canadiens
While sitting at a roundtable discussion with his teammates, Canadiens defenseman and tough guy Arber Xhekaj was asked about what it will be like without Pezzetta.
As you are going to see, the defenseman was very blunt, although you can't help but feel like there was a hint of humor in here somewhere.
- David Amber: «Do you have a number one rival in the NHL?»
- Arber Xhekaj, looking at Michael Pezzetta: «I might have a new one for next year.»>
- Arber Xhekaj, looking at Michael Pezzetta: «I might have a new one for next year.»>
A fight between Xhekaj and Pezzetta would be a fun one to watch, and we imagine the forward will be put into the lineup the few times these two teams go at it.
Having said that, Craig Berube will have some interesting choices to make concerning his team this season.
Pezzetta will likely be the 13th forward for much of the season, but you never know. He may get more opportunities than you might think.
Whatever the case, the Leafs and Canadiens rivalry just got that much more intense.
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